Announcing the Carson Center’s 2015-2016 Broadway Season

carsoncenter-broadwayseasonPADUCAH, KY – The Carson Center is pleased to announce the new 2015-2016 Broadway Season at the Carson Center.  There will be one performance for all shows.  Broadway Series Subscriptions are on sale now.  To subscribe to the 2015 -2016 Broadway Series, please visit the Carson Center Box Office or call (270) 450-4444.  An order form is available to download or purchase online at www.thecarsoncenter.org.  CSI and Baptist Health Paducah are the season sponsors.

The exciting series will include three productions:  *JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT* on October 15, 2015; *SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER* on February 14, 2016; and *ONCE* on April 25, 2016.  Returning as optional add-on performances are *BLUE MAN GROUP* on December 15, 2015; *MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET* on February 27, 2016; and *BEAUTY AND THE BEAST* on March 10, 2016.  This year’s subscription price includes a 10% discount – making the cost of subscriptions less than the cost of buying tickets to Broadway shows one at a time.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
OCTOBER 15, 2015 AT 7:00PM

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s *JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT* is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.  The magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including *Go Go Go Joseph, Any Dream* *Will Do *and *Close Every Door*.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
FEBRUARY 14, 2016 AT 7:00PM

One of the most beloved dance stories of all time comes to our stage in a spectacular new production.  SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is the coming-of-age tale of young Tony Manero, who learns the value of life in 1970s Brooklyn. Based on the 1977 movie starring John Travolta, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees, including “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” “Jive Talking,” “You Should Be Dancing,” and “How Deep is Your Love,” in addition to several new songs written especially for this production.

ONCE
APRIL 25, 2016 AT 7:15PM

Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2013 Grammy Award® for “Best Musical Theater Album,” ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience.  ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights… but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams… not living in fear… and the power of music to connect all of us.

ADD-ON: BLUE MAN GROUP
DECEMBER 15, 2015 AT 7:15PM

Experience the Phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts that combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a unique form of entertainment.  The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “BLUE MAN GROUP is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!”

ADD-ON: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
FEBRUARY 27, 2016 AT 7:15PM

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the high voltage Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the phenomenal true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio for a monumental night of rock and roll that explodes off the stage, featuring 21 timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Fever,” “Hound Dog,” and more.

ADD-ON: DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
MARCH 10, 2016 AT 7:00PM

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an evil enchantress.  If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But, time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.